After winning the first set, Nazareth fell behind 13-9 in the second set before Houghtalen served for five consecutive points to enable Nazareth go regain the lead. Lawatsch, Walsh and Gimello each posted kills during the scoring run and Houghtalen served for an ace. Hougtalen had four of his kills during set two.

In the third set, Elmira was within 14-13 before Wells-Spicer served for four consecutive points, including one by service ace. Walsh had four of his kills in the third set and Gimello had three, including the match-clinching spike off an assist from Wells-Spicer.